Stronger than Triangles
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Stronger than Triangles

Stronger than Triangles

Drama Humour Romance
5 min read

A triangular story. Based on relationships. Short but true. Funny but sad. And completely pointless. Except the triangles!

Chapter 1

A Late Night

Are you awake?
I am now!
Were you asleep?
Yes I was.
But not now?
No, apparently not.
What woke you?
You mean who?
Why? Who's here?
It's only us.
You and me?
There's nobody else
So who did?
Who did what?
Who woke you?
Take a guess.
Was it me?
It wasn't me.
I didn't realise.
You didn't think.
I am sorry.
Sure you are.
I mean it.
You always do.
But it's true.
Just forget it.
You're not happy.
I'm just tired.
Can we talk?
No, I'm tired.
Just five minutes.
I'm too tired.
When can we?
In the morning.
it's morning now.
No it's not.
It's after midnight.
Still not morning.
When is it?
After I've slept.
That's hours away.
I don't care.
But I'm bored.
Come to bed
You want to?
Just to sleep.
Oh, I thought...
You were wrong.
But we could...
No we couldn't!
We're both awake.
No. Not tonight.
I'll be quick.
It's too late.
What's the time?
It's very late!
You've said that.
Because it is.
So. How late?
Very, very late!
That's no different.
It's another "very".
But how late?
The clock's there.
It's too dark.
Then just guess.
Guess the time?
Don't you normally?
Gimme a break.
Why should I?
Cos I'm tired
Sorry, you're tired?
And you're tired.
Well spotted Sherlock.
And it's late.
You're so observant.
is sarcasm necessary?
You promised me.
I promised what?
You'd be early.
I'm so sorry.
But are you?
I didn't realise.
You didn't care.
I just forgot.
You forgot what?
About the time.
Don't you always?
Not on purpose.
I am sorry.
Please let's sleep.
And the morning?
We will see.
That's not no?
It's a maybe.
You forgive me?
Not quite yet.
I love you.
So you say.
I mean it.
Then prove it.
OK, I will.
Not now, tomorrow.
Worth a try.
Shut up loser.
Fancy a kiss?
Go to sleep.
One goodnight kiss
Just one kiss?
If you insist.

Chapter 2

The Text Message

Who is she?
Who is who?
You know who.
No, I don't.
You were texting.
I was browsing.
No you weren't.
Take a look.
You were typing.
Yes, into Google.
What? Whole sentences?
Why the suspicion?
Why so secretive?
I'm not secretive.
Then why lie?
I'm not lying.
I'll ask again.
If you must.
This time, truth.
Absolutely. Nothing but.
Who is she?
Who is who?
Please stop lying.
I'm not lying.
I can tell.
It's the truth.
I'll ask again.
You can ask.
Just once more.
Won't change anything.
Tell the truth.
I was browsing!
For God's sake!
it's the truth!
I saw you.
Saw me browsing?
You were texting!
No i wasn't.
Your last chance.
Then believe me.
Who is she!?
Ok, ok, ok.
You admit it?
I was texting.
What's her name?
It was Trinity.
Trinity from work?
Just saying hi.
Then, why lie?
Why's it matter?
Because you lied!
Because it's nothing.
Just be honest.
You can check.
What's the point?
You believe me?
I don't know...
Check my phone.
What's that prove?
You were wrong.
You did lie.
But nothing serious.
Lying isn't serious?
You're so paranoid!
Have you kissed?
You mean Trinity?
Just be honest!
Nothing has happened.
Then why lie?
Because you'd misunderstand.
Because you lie.
This one time.
That I know.
The only time.
What about before?
I haven't lied.
I mean Trinity.
We're just friends.
Do you text?
Sometimes we do.
Just as friends?
Just saying hello.
And nothing's happened?
On my heart.
You mean it?
Please trust me.
I want to.
You're my only.
You say that...
Just believe me.
But, its hard.
To trust me?
To trust anyone.
Why so hard?
Because I'm scared.
Scared of what?
Of losing you.
I'm going nowhere.
It's happened before.
I didn't know.
It really hurt.
I'm really sorry.
Can't happen again
It wasn't me.
I know... sorry.
You're my soulmate.
There's noone else?
Just you... forever.
I love you!
Love you too!

Chapter 3

The Right Angle

Good, you're home.
How are you?
I'm fine, you?
I've been better.
This my bag?
The last one.
Guess that's it.
I guess so.
One last drink?
No thank you.
We're still friends?
Yes. Just friends.
So, one drink?
Isn't Trinity waiting?
She's working today.
You better go.
I've got time.
OK. I haven't.
Can I help?
No you can't.
It's no problem.
I'm OK thanks.
Honestly, it's fine.
Not for me.
How'd you mean?
I'm not interested.
Interested in what?
Having a drink.
Not even one?
Not with you.
But you said...
Friends? I lied!
We're not friends?
You hurt me!
No. Not intentionally.
You lied repeatedly.
To protect you.
You cheated... repeatedly.
It just happened.
You promised me.
Yes, i know.
"Just friends". Remember?
I didn't know.
Didn't know what?
What was happening.
So you lied!
It wasn't intentional.
I trusted you.
Yes, I know.
How could you?
I loved you!
No you didn't.
I still do.
So you cheated?
I was confused.
That's no excuse.
It's the truth.
Then why cheat?
I don't know.
That is ridiculous.
I miss you.
It's too late!
It can't be.
Sorry, it is.
We belong together.
You are joking?
You and me.
Are ancient history.
Can't we try?
Us? Try again?
Just like before.
That ship's sailed.
Gimme one chance.
You had it!
One more chance.
Why should I?
We're great together!
What about Trinity?
She's not you.
You wanted her.
It meant nothing.
So, why cheat?
Because I'm weak.
You are pathetic.
I can change.
You deserve eachother.
I want you!
You're too late.
I'm not leaving.
You're not staying.
But we're soulmates.
Don't talk nonsense.
It's the truth!
So you say.
We're stronger together.
Stronger? Than what?
Stronger than metal!
We are nothing.
Don't say that.
It's the truth!
You need me!
No I don't!
Without me, you're...
Better? smarter? stronger!?
No! You're lying!
I'm over you!
You can't be!
I'm strongest now!
What about me?
Time to leave!


That is the end of Stronger than Triangles. Thanks for reading.

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